The Golf is a decent car with an acceleration of 13 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, reaching a top speed of 167 km/h. Its drag coefficient of 0.34 indicates a relatively aerodynamic design.
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
13 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
13 sec
Max Speed
167 km/h 103.77 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.34
Body & Dimensions
The car is a Golf model with a hatchback body type, seating for 5 people and 3 doors. It is 3985 mm (156.89 in) long, 1665 mm (65.55 in) wide, and 1415 mm (55.71 in) tall. The wheelbase is 2475 mm (97.44 in), with a front track of 1427 mm (56.18 in) and a rear track of 1422 mm (55.98 in). The front overhang is 810 mm (31.89 in) and the rear overhang is 700 mm (27.56 in). The minimum turning circle is 10.5 m (34.45 ft).
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Rating
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
3
Length
3985 mm 156.89 in.
Width
1665 mm 65.55 in.
Height
1415 mm 55.71 in.
Wheelbase
2475 mm 97.44 in.
Front Track
1427 mm 56.18 in.
Rear Track
1422 mm 55.98 in.
Front Overhang
810 mm 31.89 in.
Rear Overhang
700 mm 27.56 in.
Min Turning Circle
10.5 m 34.45 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The Golf is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 8.7 l/100 km in urban areas and 5.8 l/100 km in extra-urban areas, making it a decent option for city driving and highway cruising.
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Rating
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
8.7 l/100 km 27.04 US mpg 32.47 UK mpg 11.49 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
5.8 l/100 km 40.55 US mpg 48.7 UK mpg 17.24 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Volkswagen Golf boasts a 1.6-liter inline-4 engine delivering 75 horsepower and 125 Nm of torque. Its front-wheel drive system and 4-speed manual transmission provide responsive handling and agile performance.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
75 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power Per Litre
47 Hp/l
Torque
125 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 92.2 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
EZ
Engine Displacement
1595 cm3 97.33 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke
77.4 mm 3.05 in.
Compression Ratio
9
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
3 l 3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-40 / VW 500 00 10W-40, 15W-40 / VW 501 01
Coolant
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
4 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent type McPherson
Rear Suspension
Elastic beam
Brakes
The car in question is a Golf model with disc brakes in the front and drum brakes at the rear. It has a steering rack and pinion system, and comes with tires of size 175/70 R13 and wheel rims of size 5.5J x 13.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Tires Size
175/70 R13
Wheel Rims Size
5.5J x 13
Weight & Capacity
The Golf is a well-balanced car with a good power-to-weight ratio, making it suitable for daily driving. It has a spacious trunk with a minimum capacity of 345 liters and a maximum capacity of 1145 liters. The fuel tank capacity is 55 liters, and it has a permitted trailer load of up to 1000 kg with brakes.
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Rating
Weight To Power Ratio
11.6 kg/Hp, 86.2 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7 kg/Nm, 143.7 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
870 kg 1918.02 lbs.
Max Weight
1400 kg 3086.47 lbs.
Max Load
530 kg 1168.45 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
345 l 12.18 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
1145 l 40.44 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1000 kg 2204.62 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
470 kg 1036.17 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Golf II (3-door)
The body type of the car is a hatchback.
The car has 3 doors.
The car is 3985 mm (156.89 in) long, 1665 mm (65.55 in) wide, and 1415 mm (55.71 in) tall.
13 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h
167 km/h (103.77 mph)
0.34
Petrol (Gasoline)
8.7 l/100 km (27.04 US mpg, 32.47 UK mpg, 11.49 km/l)
5.8 l/100 km (40.55 US mpg, 48.7 UK mpg, 17.24 km/l)
The Golf features a carburettor fuel injection system.
The Golf has a 1595 cc engine displacement.
The Golf comes equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission.
This car has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes at the rear.
This car has a steering rack and pinion system.
This car comes with tires of size 175/70 R13 and wheel rims of size 5.5J x 13.
The Volkswagen Golf has an estimated fuel economy of up to 32 mpg in the city and 42 mpg on the highway.
Yes, the Volkswagen Golf has a reputation for being a reliable car, with many owners reporting low maintenance costs and few mechanical issues.
The Volkswagen Golf comes equipped with a range of safety features, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and blind spot monitoring.
